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Overview

A fun-filled day of British history, scenery and aquatic adventure, take this luxury coach trip to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich. Begin with a private guided tour of Leeds Castle, once home to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, before visiting the city of Canterbury where you’ll see the oldest cathedral in England. Afterwards, head to the coastline to the famous White Cliffs of Dover before traveling back to London’s Greenwich, a place filled with maritime history. Finish with a sightseeing boat ride on the River Thames.

Centre of English Christianity and home to a succession of 104 Archbishops since Augustine, Canterbury is a magnificent medieval city that’s a must for any history buff. Discover the scene of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s gruesome murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Learn the intriguing history behind this captivating masterpiece of medieval architecture. Marvel at the cathedral’s spectacular stained glass windows, many of which have survived from the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

Visit the gateway to England and admire the famous White Cliffs of Dover, with a photo stop on the stunning stretch of coastline that faces continental Europe. You'll also see Dover Castle, a commanding medieval fortress rising over the English Channel and a key film location in 'The Other Boleyn Girl'.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Leeds Castle Penfold Hill Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL England

Described as 'the loveliest castle in the world' by Lord Conway, Leeds Castle sits in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two idyllic islands, deep in the heart of the magnificent Kent countryside. Early arrival ensures an almost private visit of Leeds Castle, where Henry VIII retreated to escape the plague raging in London during his reign.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Thames River, London England

Get a fresh perspective on London’s attractions with our River Thames boat ride from Greenwich to Embankment Pier, passing Tower Bridge and stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral along the route.

Estimated arrival time back in Embankment Pier, where the tour ends, is around 6.30pm

User's Reviews

- 26 Aug 2019 -

ROBERTA J

This was a very enjoyable day trip loved the views along the way, Leeds Castle and grounds were beautiful. Canterbury Cathedral is magnificent, only shame was the amount of renovations/maintenance taking place

- 03 Jul 2019 -

William S

My 12 hours was amazing. Leeds Castle was amazing, with beauty all over. Whit Cliffs of Dover also beautiful. Canterbury Cathedral was amazing with its stained glass, and architecture. Greenwich naval College was quite interesting.

- 03 Jul 2019 -

sygpdx

This was a wonderful full day excursion to locations that were beautiful and steeped in history. Our tour guide Ruth was lively and knowledgeable and ensured that we got the most out of each of our destinations. I highly recommend this tour!

- 03 Jul 2019 -

missroxas

One of the unforgettable tours. Our guide, who came from the academe (school principal), was brilliant and vibrant. Our early arrival at Leeds allowed us to visit the Maze. We liked the small tour group arrangement as it was comfortable. Best remembered is how genuinely knowledgeable our guide was, who gave us fantastic insights especially at Canterbury. He also took good care of us until we got off from the boat ride from Greenwich. 5 stars to my tour guide.

- 21 Feb 2019 -

Doug

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Although it made for a full day, we did not feel rushed at any site. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and very helpful. The Thames River ride also worked out well as we were able to depart the boat just a few steps from our hotel.